The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1887-01-13

VhLed outbreak of FLANDERS In horses in 1885.
Ihe board has adopted elaborate precaution-
airy measures to protect the herds of the state
against pleurO-pneumonia. which has recently
developed to an alarming extent among cattle in
OF spread Of the infection to Minnesota IL re-
garccd as remote. but in the event of its appear
anco here most energetic measures for its quar-
anime and extirpation have been prepared.
by our boards OF health is in the line OF prevent
i've work. They seek, by the adoption of
thorough system Of sanitation in our cities and
towns. careful scrutiny OF sources Of water
supply and their protection from pollution, the
the imposition OF proper regulations and re-
straints upon offensive trades and employments,
ana kindred measures. to preserve the public
health by the prevention of disease. The value
of this character Of work cannot be measured by
results, but its benfits are being unc0nsc1ously
realized by every tnhabitant OF the state.
caraful collation. OF the vital statistics of tho
state would prove of great value TO our boards of
health as we'll us to the general public. As now
collected they ale practically worthless for any
purpose, as they bear no pretense Of accuracy
whatever. would therefore renew my recon-
mendation. made to your predecessors. that the
COLLECTION OF such statistics be placed by law III
charge of the state board OF health.
AS the danger OF the appearance of cholera In
thls country ! as not wholly passed, recon-
made in 1855, to meet expenses arising from
such an emergency.
The recommendation OF the state board Of
health respecting amendments to the statutes
will doubtless receive Jour early examination
and approval.
PUBLIC EXAMINER.
especially commend to your attention the
report of the public examiner. His lucid EXPOSE
tion Of he defects in our system OF administer
teriDg the public revenues should command
thoughtful study. with view OF thorough re-
vision OF the methods now in use His susges-
tlons and recommendations are too voluminous
call your attention especially, rs have that Of
your predecessors. to the loose, inconsistent and
Insecure methods which prevail respecting the
tho receipt and disbursement Of the public
funds by county officials. The receipts for the
county treasures of tho state for the year end
ing February, 1856. were in excess Of So, OOO,-
OOo Inc present system provides no checks
whatever upon county treasurers for vertical
ton OF their transactions covering this vast
sum. All vouchers and entries pertaining to
the receipt of these millions of the peoples
money practically within the control Of
the treasurer alone. One would suppose that a
statement Of this character would startle the
peated In this form and by the public examiner
from year to year, and received no heed. This
state OF things is accountable for the occasional
defalcations Of county treasurevs reported from
time to time, and is a standing temptation to
their frequent recurrence. The evident remedy
is suggested by the examiner, that AL receipts
Tor money should originate in the auditors
office" thus providing an accurate and effective
check upon all transactions OF the treasurer.
venture to express the hope that this session
will not close without legislation necessary TO
effect this reform.
The recent rapid development of the state and
the corresponding increase in the number of
moneved corporations over which the examiner
exercises supervision under the law; has greatly
added to the duties OF his office. The work he
must now perform In connection with the ac-
counts Of county officers has increased threcfcd
since the office was established in 1873. Gu;
continued growth must constantly add to the
labor imposed upon him He already finds it a
physical lmpOsslbility 20 comply with the re-
quirements OF the law regulating his duties I'D
for mn 1rn In b N1n tool
1t would be difficult to exa2gerate the import
ance of this service to the public interests. and
1t would be most mistaken economy to limit
the expenses of its maintenance in q manner to
impair its efficiency.
THE MILITIA.
The Minnesota national guard, as now consti-
tuted, consists OF two regiments OF infantry. ono
battery of artillery, and troop of cavalry, repre-
sentlng total strength OF 1899 officers and
men. There have also been organized at differ
ent points in the state reserve companies Of in
fantry to the number of seven. to which the
state has furnished arms and equipments. The
attained satisfactory degree OF proficiency in q
KNOWLEDGE Of the military art. Great credit is
due the officers and men for the time and atten-
ton they have given to their duties as citizen
soldiers. They have shown all appreciation Of
the recognition given them by the state and
fully earned the encouragement and cordial sup
port OF our cl0lzens IN the ma1ntenance OF their
organization. Some further recognition and adj
di:ional aid in this behalf will be asked of this
legislature, which think is warranted by the
past service and promise OF future usefulness Of
the guard. The adjutant generals report makes
some suggestions and recommendations in this
regard which commend to your favor.
An interesting feature of the adjutant gen.
erals report is an exhibit Of the work of that
department. III the prosecution of soldiers
claims for pension. During the past five years
it has prosecuted 1,572 claims of this character
monthly pension Of $7.l13.43 and arrears Of
pension of $43O, 1904 without the cost Of a
dollar to the claimants. As an agency through
which our disabled veterans may secure with
general government, the adjutant generals office
renders invaluable service.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
recnmmenda ions rosnontjno ,1,ona.,f ~ ~.
istinv statmtas xvi, 80 ;o,,i1 as, ~ e "a
attention to his referanca t. sect;nn tat y9"1
recent decision of Tho snnro,na "onrt n" nu ~
the same Ths section raiates w tSe ,ania ond
manner by which railroad comnanv n nav . ac.
nnre its rieht of wav thr"mcS 1an|sa "y a.,
to the state In tho cosa ~ rio Nor.Hnu, Dr. d.
cific Railway Co,nran~ 70 Tha iinivasat1 a.
Minnesota it was hSld by the conrT That
state ,,niversit h,,t ~ ~, 'a , ~ ~ usS !oa Ing
for nubiic nmrnse. ,nirh, he acan;r al nc
domination proceedings as in the case Of lands Of
pecti"u tha -, In 'n1s con
~ t%o r."t +% %oso .t 10y xonel"l ~ view
The nr"nert., '' ~ ~ tat VI VIC UNIVERSITY ~
cn,,1d MT roLou ,,,}A1,o,,+ $4,000.
,,.'a aos no tsAen witnouI express leg1slatlve
Clause fonnd IN .acto, ~ * ' es,, ,c eae me
S.ase aounu ~ sectlon 10 SupTu' tnere is Aotn-
orsv ra1o-.aa ~ tSaS W SHAo .no S.ass VI prop
public use this decision xrnn1d saeno 70 ,,i.oo III
the lands of the state howevar occnniod a. ~
mercy Of anv railroad enternr;ss nass; ~ Snr
the same" This statement Of the attopnex nen.
eral win be sufiicient to inicate +" vom tSe ;,,
portanoe Of SO amending the statute that # NAV
by explicit LANGUAGE. be limited to the lands
granted by congress to the state to endow the
university. for the benefit of schools for mr.
poses Of internal improvement and lands Of That
character. '''''>@' " 'A''''
With tho object Of forcing the old lind GRANT
railroad compsnfes whose roada have heen so1d
but which kept mn their oreanizinns for the soic